Sweden's Mondo Duplantis And American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Win Prestigious World Athlete Of The Year Honors
In a ceremony held at the prestigious Athletics Awards in Monaco, Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis and American sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone have been awarded top honors as the world's best athletes for 2025. Duplantis, who is widely regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, has won his third World Athlete of the Year award, while McLaughlin-Levrone has claimed her second title in two years.
Duplantis dominated the year in the pole vaulting event, breaking multiple world records and winning four major titles. His latest record-breaking performance saw him clear 6.30 meters, a mark that left all other competitors in his wake. The Swedish athlete's impressive run of form, which includes 37 consecutive victories, has cemented his status as one of the greatest athletes in history.
The win was met with an outpouring of praise from Duplantis himself, who expressed his gratitude to World Athletics and the jury for their support. "Thank you so much," he said. "This is such a huge honor." He also dedicated his award to the field eventers, who have supported him throughout his career.
Meanwhile, McLaughlin-Levrone's second World Athlete of the Year title was well-deserved, given her impressive performance in the 400 meters and 400-meter hurdles events. The American sprinter won her first world championship gold in Tokyo in September with a time of 47.78 seconds, just 18 hundredths-of-a-second shy of Marita Koch's world record.
McLaughlin-Levrone also anchored the US team to another world championship gold over the 4x400 relay event, securing her third consecutive title in the discipline. Her impressive form throughout the year has left many wondering how she manages to stay undefeated in both events.
The win marks a significant milestone for both athletes, who have established themselves as two of the best in their respective disciplines. As they look forward to the 2026 season, it will be interesting to see if they can continue to push boundaries and achieve even greater success.
Duplantis' record-breaking performance has earned him an additional $100,000 from his contract, a testament to his dominance on the track. McLaughlin-Levrone, meanwhile, has already set her sights on 2026, saying "For me, 2025 was a year of stepping outside of the comfort zone and pushing the bounds of what was mentally and physically possible." It's clear that both athletes are committed to continued excellence and will undoubtedly be major players in the track and field world for years to come.
In a ceremony held at the prestigious Athletics Awards in Monaco, Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis and American sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone have been awarded top honors as the world's best athletes for 2025. Duplantis, who is widely regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, has won his third World Athlete of the Year award, while McLaughlin-Levrone has claimed her second title in two years.
Duplantis dominated the year in the pole vaulting event, breaking multiple world records and winning four major titles. His latest record-breaking performance saw him clear 6.30 meters, a mark that left all other competitors in his wake. The Swedish athlete's impressive run of form, which includes 37 consecutive victories, has cemented his status as one of the greatest athletes in history.
The win was met with an outpouring of praise from Duplantis himself, who expressed his gratitude to World Athletics and the jury for their support. "Thank you so much," he said. "This is such a huge honor." He also dedicated his award to the field eventers, who have supported him throughout his career.
Meanwhile, McLaughlin-Levrone's second World Athlete of the Year title was well-deserved, given her impressive performance in the 400 meters and 400-meter hurdles events. The American sprinter won her first world championship gold in Tokyo in September with a time of 47.78 seconds, just 18 hundredths-of-a-second shy of Marita Koch's world record.
McLaughlin-Levrone also anchored the US team to another world championship gold over the 4x400 relay event, securing her third consecutive title in the discipline. Her impressive form throughout the year has left many wondering how she manages to stay undefeated in both events.
The win marks a significant milestone for both athletes, who have established themselves as two of the best in their respective disciplines. As they look forward to the 2026 season, it will be interesting to see if they can continue to push boundaries and achieve even greater success.
Duplantis' record-breaking performance has earned him an additional $100,000 from his contract, a testament to his dominance on the track. McLaughlin-Levrone, meanwhile, has already set her sights on 2026, saying "For me, 2025 was a year of stepping outside of the comfort zone and pushing the bounds of what was mentally and physically possible." It's clear that both athletes are committed to continued excellence and will undoubtedly be major players in the track and field world for years to come.
i mean, mondo duplantis just broke multiple records like it's nothing and sydney mclaughlin-levrone is literally unbeatable in her events 
they deserve every penny of that contract money 
and to see them so humble and grateful for their accomplishments is really inspiring 
it's not often you see athletes who are so dedicated to pushing themselves and their limits, but these two r taking it to a whole new level 
can't wait to see what they do in 2026 
his 6.30m record breaking performance was insane! and sydney's undefeated streak in 400m & hurdles events is a total game changer 
gotta give it up to Mondo Duplantis 
, he's literally breaking records left and right 
. 37 straight wins is insane 
. And Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone 
is no slouch either 
. I mean, anchoring the US team to another world championship gold in the 4x400 relay event? 
. Can't wait to see what these two do next 
. When Duplantis talks about being grateful to World Athletics, he's showing that true greatness is about humility too 
. The fact that they both stay focused on their goals despite success shows us that winning isn't everything (and there's always room for growth) 
they deserve it big time duplantis is like a total boss in pole vaulting, breaking records left and right and just dominating the competition. 37 straight wins? that's insane! and mclaughlin-levrone is like a machine, sprinting through those 400m events with ease and consistency. she's so underrated rn 
but her dedication to pushing herself to new heights is truly inspiring.
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. It's so cool to see them dominate their respective events and break records left and right 
Seriously though, it's awesome to see athletes being celebrated for their achievements. The world of track and field just got a whole lot more exciting 
. their achievements will definitely inspire a lot of people to take up track and field, so yay for that too 
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. We can't wait to see what the future holds for them! Will they continue to break records and push the limits of human performance? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – these two athletes are going to be major players in the track and field world for years to come 
. The thing is though, it feels like we're seeing the best of them in 2025 and I'm curious to see how they'll evolve next year. Will Duplantis keep pushing the limits? Can McLaughlin-Levrone stay undefeated for longer? 
duplantis's '37 consecutive victories' sounds like something a robot would do, not a human athlete. and don't even get me started on mcLaughlin-levrone's undefeated streak - that's just cheating, plain and simple 
I'm super happy for Mondo Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone! 